Coenzyme Q10 formulation and process methodology for soft gel capsules manufacturing
AssigneeSoft Gel Technologies, Inc.
InventorRonald G. Udel
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Abstract
A formulation of Coenzyme Q10, beta-carotenes, Vitamin E, and medium chain triglycerides in rice bran oil and an optional thickener, such as bee's wax, is provided in a soft gel capsule so that a maximum of the Coenzyme Q10 is absorbed by the human body. Generally, about 60 mg of Coenzyme Q10 is the normal amount provided daily to a healthy sedentary adult.
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A method for improved absorption of Coenzyme Q10 into an intestinal tract and maintenance of Coenzyme Q10 basal blood levels in humans comprising:
- administration in a soft gel capsule in a mixture of:
- Coenzyme Q10;
- beta-carotene;
- medium chain triglycerides;
- Vitamin E;
- rice bran oil;
- and
- bee's wax.
A formulation for delivery in soft gel form to maximize absorption of Coenzyme Q10 within a human body comprising:
- Coenzyme Q10;
- beta-carotene;
- medium chain triglycerides;
- Vitamin E;
- rice bran oil;
- and
- bee's wax.
A method of producing a soft gel capsule for delivery of Coenzyme Q10 into a human body comprising:
- heating rice bran oil to at least 35° C., adding bee's wax to the heated rice bran oil, and mixing the bee's wax and the rice bran oil;
- then adding:
- Coenzyme Q10;
- beta-carotenes;
- Vitamin E;
- and
- medium chain triglycerides to the heated rice bran oil under a vacuum;
- mixing the resultant mixture for at least 1 hour;
- cooling the mixed resultant mixture to at least 30° C.;
- shielding the cooled mixed resultant mixture with nitrogen while returning the cooled mixed resultant mixture to atmospheric pressure;
- and
- encapsulating the cooled mixed resultant mixture in a soft gel capsule.
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